BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER proudly announces a call for artists for Color Songs: Musicians as Visual Artists, curated by Dr. Yaoundé Olu, that is exhibited in our distinguished 4th Floor Gallery July 17-Sept 4 2026.
COLOR SONGS: Musicians as Visual Artists Art is a universal language that has many modes of expression. Color Songs: Musicians as Visual Artists, curated by Dr. Yaoundé Olu, focuses on a marriage between the disciplines of visual art and music. Seeking visual artists who also create music, or musicians who compose visual artworks; painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, fiber arts, photography, installation, etc… While works of art addressing music as a subject are encouraged, the works of visual art featured in Color Songs are not limited to this theme.
FEES & DEADLINES: The $27 application fee is non-refundable.
DEADLINE: Monday June 22 2026, midnight
EXHIBITION DATES: July 17- Sept 4 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 17 2026, 7-10pm
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: Accepted artists must hand deliver their work to the Bridgeport Art Center on either Thursday July 9 2026; 2-5pm or Saturday July 11 2026; 11am- 2pm. We do not accept shipped artworks.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
PICK UP OF ARTWORK: Saturday, Sept 5th 2026; 11am-3pm
ENTRY GUIDELINES: Entries must be high resolution comparable to 300 dpi at 4″ x 5″ in JPEG or PNG file format. Each artist may submit five (5) works. The photo submitted of your work is the image that will be used for the printed postcard if selected; please submit photos with only your work in them. Artworks must match your submission photo. All artwork must be completed, dry, include hanging hardware and be ready for installation. Please no plastic/cardboard poster frames, or static hanging wire. Use flexible picture hanging wire, wall buddies, or d-rings. Sawtooth hangers attached to the frame, not the backing, are acceptable on pieces smaller than 11” x 14”. Works will be inspected and measured at art drop off. Please include the following information with each photo submitted: Title; Media; Size; Year; Price (artworks do not have to be for sale) Apply through Slideroom.com or bridgeportart.com We look forward to your submissions and best of luck!
